The Missing Dimension: Balancing Low-Risk Optimization and High-Risk Innovation

Join Ben Labay and Marty Cagan as they delve into the complexities of experimentation team structures across major organizations. In this segment, Ben showcases a Mural board illustrating insights from interviews with leaders at Booking.com, Heineken, Hulu, Disney, American Express, Spotify, and more. They discuss the spectrum from centralized to decentralized models, touching on the product operating model versus project management ops. Marty shares his thoughts on the missing third dimension-balancing low-risk optimization and high-risk innovation. This insightful conversation is a must-watch for anyone involved in product management and experimentation. Don't miss out on the key takeaways and strategies discussed for fostering innovation within teams.
Topics Covered:
- Centralized vs. Decentralized Experimentation Structures
- Product Operating Model vs. Project Management Ops
- Insights from Industry Leaders at Top Companies
- The Missing Dimension: Balancing Low-Risk Optimization and High-Risk Innovation
- Preparing for the Upcoming Conference in Austin
Key Highlights:
- Ben Labay's Miro board on experimentation team structures
- Insights from leaders at Booking.com, Heineken, Hulu, Disney, American - Express, Spotify, and more
- Discussion on the McKinsey article about the product operating model
- Marty's thoughts on the importance of high-risk, innovative experiments
Tags:
#ProductManagement #Experimentation #Innovation #TeamStructure #MartyCagan #BenLabay #BusinessStrategy #TechLeadership